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Dave's Corner
Random thoughts on the tile
industry by Dave Yarborough,
President, D&B Tile.


This issue I want to focus some much-needed attention on our architectural & design team headed by Dennis McLennand. If you are part of the design community, chances are you are on a first-name basis with a few of these people.

Their objective is to be the eyes and ears for the design professionals. We travel throughout this country as well as overseas to bring you the newest and most innovative products in the industry. We visit the factories, meet with the management teams, inspect the quality control and negotiate the best prices we can for you. They have a combined total of 362 years of experience and a total of 92 years with D&B Tile. Here are your reps:

Mike Bruce - 26 years industry; 2 years D&B
Tony Sarria - 5 years industry; 5 years D&B
Jerry Batey - 20 years industry; 3 years D&B
Lou Bautko - 11 years industry; 1 year D&B
Al Chambers - 49 years industry; 4 years D&B
Carole Schafmeister - 44 years construction; 15 industry - 4 years D&B
Dave Manin - 7 years industry all with D&B
Willie Howard - 7 years industry all with D&B
Tom Morgan - 42 years industry - 7 years D&B
Shelley Wynychuk - 10 years industry - 3 years D&B
Bill Lucey - 30 years industry - 13 years D&B
Stanley Abramson - 50 years industry - 14 years D&B
Joanie Davis - 15 years industry - 10 years D&B
Katt Arnold - 10 years design industry - 3 years D&B
Dennis McLennand - 36 years construction; 26 years industry - 5 years D&B



D&B Architectural & Design Team: Top row (l to r): Mike Bruce, Architectural & Design Rep; Tony Sarria, Miami Commercial Sales Rep; Jerry Batey, Hollywood & Sawgrass Commercial Sales Rep; Katt Arnold, Architectural & Design Rep; Lou Bautko, West Palm Beach & Delray Commercial Sales Rep; Tom Morgan, Sebring Sales Rep; Al Chambers, Port St. Lucie Commercial Sales Rep; Carole Schafmeister, Architectural & Design Rep. Front row (l to r): Willie Howard, Orlando Commercial Sales Rep; Shelley Wynychuck, Port St. Lucie Commercial Sales Rep; Bill Lucey, Architectural and Design Rep; Stanley Abramson, Dealer Guru-At-Large Commercial Sales Rep; Joanie Davis, Orlando Commercial Sales Rep. Seated: Dennis McLennand, Team Leader.

American Red Cross Designer Showcase Features D&B Tile

The American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter conducted its Second Annual Designers Showcase in the prestigious Las Olas isles community in Ft. Lauderdale

Featuring two separate homes on the same street, the event is a major fundraiser for the American Red Cross. Michael Payne of HGTV's Designing for the Sexes was Honorary Chairman for the second year.

Kitchen designer for the project was Marilee Maddox, with Maddox Interiors, Adjunct Faculty, Architecture & Design Broward Community College. She can be reached at 954-822-2874.

D&B Tile Distributors donated the products shown here. Interior design for this segment of the project was done by Bartolo Interior Group, Inc.

For additional information on the products contact Theresa Bartolo, ASID at 561-852-0260 or visit her website at www.bartolointeriorgroup.com


Upper right, Metallic Glass by Ako. Below, Northstone Ochre Blend